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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€57 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Colchester to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Birmingham:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Birmingham costing on average $51 (€40).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
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